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National Republican., 1887-07-19
EXAMINING THE ACCOUNTS
or the Dish ursing omoers OF the Treas
ury Department.

Assistant Secretary Thompson has di-
rected the assistant treasurers of the United
States who have accounts with Messrs.
Bartlett and Hobbs, disbursing officers of
the treasury, to state the condition OF those
accounts at the close OF business on Friday
lost. The examination Of the accounts Of
these officers will not DO completed before
the end of the week. The examination Of
the accounts of the disbursing officers OF
the second auditor's and sixth auditors
Offices has been virtually completed, and
though no formal report has YET been made
the Secretary has been informed that the
result was entirely satisfactory.
National Republican., 1887-07-19

Mr.. HENRY GEORGE is enlarging his
work. For some weeks he has been attack
ing the pope and the Roman church. On
Saturday he commenced on the Episcopal
church. There is an old adage, which ad-
vises q man "not to bite of more that he
can chew.O
National Republican., 1887-07-19

TuE Comstock vein has been worked
twenty. seven years, and tits estimated that
the average has been one man killed in the
drifts for each week the mine has been
worked-that is s2 times GA total Of ,404
men sacrificed in the struggle for the
precious metals IN this lode. And these
men are generally strong and brave, or they
would not be there. Fire, gas, dead air,
falls, caves, breaking machinery are the
varied methods by which this army OF men
have crossed to the other side, and yet
every precaution is taken to protect them.
National Republican., 1887-07-19

THE Democrats of Ohio will meet this
week to select some one for Gov. Foraker
to beat In the race for governor. An effort
was made by the coal-oil Democracy to in
duce ex-senator Thurman to accept the
candidacy, but the ex-senator has learned
wisdom as he grows old, and "distrusts the
Greeks bearing gifts" so he declined in
advance, and another victim has to be
pnnuhf
National Republican., 1887-07-19
COUNTING THE CASH
In the Office of the Treasurer of Il
United States.

United States.
The count Of the cash and securities in
the treasurer's office, which began May 23,
will probably be concluded this week, as
only the gold coin remains to be counted.
The funds on hand amounted to 800 800, 900,
Of which SOL 500, 900 was In standard silver
In fractional silver coin, aud the balance in
notes and certificates. In examining the
silver vault several bags containing stand
ard dollars were found to be short two or
three pieces each. These were gradually
recovered, however, as the count pro-
gressed, until all were found. So far as
known not a single penny's deficiency has
vet been found
National Republican., 1887-07-19

THE people OF Washington will honor
themselves by offering to ex-Gov. shep-
herd, when his health permits, the grandest
public reception ever rendered to sny man
in this country. To him they owe the fact
that to-day Washington is one OF the most
beautiful cities in the world. George Wash
lpgton, with wonderful prescience, selected
the most beautiful and appropriate site for
the nations capital, and Alexander Shep-
National Republican., 1887-07-19

EVEN Gen. Washington made mistakes
Another autograph letter Of his has been
found, covering four pages and written on
both sides Of the paper. Two mistakes at
once.
National Republican., 1887-07-19

THERE are ten thousand school teachers
from all parts Of the country assembled In
Chicago. 1t would seem to be an organ
lied movement against Democracy when
60 many of It's recognized enemies assem-
bic in body.
National Republican., 1887-07-19

Islands are too important to the future OF
ttis country for This government to permit,
even at the cost Of war, any other nation
interfering with their independence.
National Republican., 1887-07-19

THE Democrats are making desperate
efforts to produce confusion IN the ranks
Of the Ohio Republicans, but they will fail.
The Ohio Republicans intend to win, and
will win
National Republican., 1887-07-19

A VIOLENT rain and wind storm swept
over New York city and its vicinity on Sun.
day. A number OF lives were lost.
National Republican., 1887-07-19

SECRETARY FAIRcuILD has issued an
order to collectors Of customs changing
classifcations to considerable extent.
National Republican., 1887-07-19

DID any one remark that the weather
was hot?
National Republican., 1887-07-19
ENoR sALE-sMALah5r HOMES NEAR The

We are making specially OF these and have
more than FIFTY FINE SELECTIONS now on
our lists. These are mostly on the Virginia
bought for LFSs THAN oNEFoURTH the
cost on this side. The certain completion OF
the NEW IRON FREE BRIDGE by Sept j, and
the now fixed fact of the "MEMORIAL
BRIDGE make these lands not only the most
desirable for residences, but more promising
for future rise In value as investments than
any others surrounding the city. LOTS OF
ED. T. II. SYPHERD Il CO., 1907 f st.
apl9Sm
National Republican., 1887-07-19
WAyTED---HOUsEs.
WANTED---MIsCELLANEOUs,
YJTANTED-I WILL BUY FROM 10 TO 100
w shares Shellagarger stock at low figure.
:. C. HILL, cor. Sth aud +. jy12 If
.FOR .RENT---ROOMS

90 Wants, For Sale. For Rent, Lost aud Found
and Personal four lines or less, only 25 cents for
one Insertion; so cents for three.
TyoR RENTS LARGE FURNISHED OR
housekeeping; moderate price; every con-
vepience. Apply at 2l14 Pa. ave. N. w. 7.2l
NOR RENT-l6l7 NINETEENTH ST. NV,
H Four pleasantly SITUATED Unfurnished
Rooms on second floor; modern conveniences;
rent, SIS. 100
NOR RENT-1336 ST. N. W., SIX UN-
IL furnished Rooms; water and gas. Will
rent singly or en- suite; no children. 7-l0
National Republican., 1887-07-19
NATSKILL MOUNTAINS, SARATOGA,
~ LAKE GEORGE, ADIRONDACKS.

On and after SUNDAY, JUNE 90, express
trains on West Shore Railroad will run daily
except Sunday to and from the Jersey City
close connections with the fast trains to and
CATsKiLL MOUNTAIN EXPREss.-Leave
Jersey City Station at $50 a. IN. Arrive Hotel
Kaaterskill, via Kingston, PA p. M; Grand
Hotel, 1.45 p. M; PhGnicia. IL. 65 p. m; Mount
House Station, .25 p. M; Palenville, 1.S0 p. m.
Drawing Room Cars Jersey City to Grand Ho-
tel Station and to PhGnicia for Hotel Kaaters-
kill and Mountain House,.
SARATOGA AND CATSKILL MT. EX-
PRESS.-Leave Philadelphia $40 q. m. Ar
rive Hotel Kaaterskill, via Kingston, 4.47 p. m;
Grand Hotel, 4.25 p. m; Phenicla. $3.50 p. M;
Mt. HOufe Station, 4l5 p. M; Palenville, 42O
p. m. Arrive Saratoga, $50 p. M; Caldwell,
Lake George, $40 p. m. Drawing Room Cars
Philadelphia to Grand Hotel Station and to
Phenicia (for Hotel Kaaterskili and Mountain
House), and New York to Saratoga.
SARATOGA AND CATSKILL MT. SPECIAL.
Leave Washington 900 a. m. Arrive Hotel
Kaaterskill, via Kingston, 9.18 p. M; Grand
Hotel S.45 p. m; PhGnicia, 7.6l p. M; Mt.
House Station, 800 p. M: Palen vile, 8.05 p M.
Arrive Saratoga 910 p. M. Drawing Room
Cars New York TO Grand Hotel Station and to
Ph9nicia (for Hotel Kaaterskill and Mountain
Housel. and Washington to Saratoga.
Purchase tickets at Pennsylvania Railroad
offices and connect in the Jersey City Station
for all northern resorts by West Shore Rail-
road. Baggage checked through.
je2S-tf General Passenger Agent, New York.
National Republican., 1887-07-19
TUESDAY, JULY 10.
AmuRenenta.

KERTAN's--Grieves' Comic Opera Company
THE MANASSAS sPASoRAMA--15ths at. u ohio av
National Republican., 1887-07-19
BAY RIDGE. BAY RIDGE.
THE QUEEN RESORT OF THE
CHESAPEAKE.
GRAND DISPLAY OF


GRAND DISPLAY OF
FIREWORKS,
FRIDAY. JULY %.
A MODEL PLEASURE RESORT,
Tempered by soft zephyrs from over the Ches-
apeake. fresh Foliage, Summer Scenes,
and the Boundless Bay.
A WEALTH OF ATTRACTIONS.
SURF BATHING
FISHING, GRABBING. BOATING.
MUSIC BY THE
ANNAPOLIS NAVAL ACADEMY BAND.
MAGNIFICENT RESTAURANT.
NEW PAVILION. GRAVITY. RAILROAD.
Forming World of Pleasure and the Fairest
Combination of Art and Nature.
FARE FOR THE ROUND TRIP
81. NO CHANGE OF CARS. 81.
o.. 81.
Fast Trains. 81. Splendid Coaches.
81. 81.
81. WEEK DAYS ANDSUNDAYS. 81.
For Schedule OF Trains See b. & o. Adver
tisement
THE HOTEL IS NOW OPEN FOR
GUESTS.
GEO. r. WEBB,
Gen'l Agent.
National Republican., 1887-07-19
BAY RIDGE.
ON THE CHESAPEAKE,
UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT,

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT.
The most complete in all its appointments OF
any resort on Chesapeake Bay or Potomac
River.
Splendid music by the Naval Academy Band.
FIRsT.CLAss RESTAURANT.
Trains leave Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Depot, Washington, week days at 9;l5 a, M,
4:lb p. M, and 5:l5 p. IN. Arrive at Bay Ridge,
l0;45 q, M, $50 p. m, and G:l5 p. m. Return
ing, leave Bay Ridge sos q: m, 2 p. m, p. M,
and $50 p. m. Arrive at Washington 10 a. M,
8:l0 p. m, o p m, and II p. m. On Sundays,
leave Washington 10 a. M. p. m, p. m, 4
p, m. Arrive at Bay Ridge ll:l5a. m. ,8:15 p. M,
2i5 p. m, and 6;i5p. m. Returning, leave Bay
and S:so p. M. Arrive az washington Mo 10 a. a. m., %
lI0p. M, 9ab p. M, 1850 p. m, and II p. m.
Round-Trip Tickets, One Dollar.
Tickets on sale at all B, Il O. ticket Offices
In Washington. On Sunday tickets sold at b.
4 O. depot only. See advertisement of Bay
Ridge Company for special attractions from
time TO time.
w. M. CLEMENTS, O. X. LORD,
Manager, Gen'l Pass. Agent.
National Republican., 1887-07-19
LOST md FOUND.

r Os T-SUPPOSED AT PA. AVE. AND
IL 7th IT., Sunday, 10th instant, a Gold and
Camelian Crucifx, gifi of a deceased mother.
Kindly return 10 dSGl9 IL st, N. W. and be re:
w8rded. Off ]
National Republican., 1887-07-19
9pEpTAI ROTfOEg

s-xg-s PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT @.
RSS II CLAY has no further connection
with the Chesapeake Insurance Company.
II. l.. SMITH, Secretary. jyl9.9
r.ys<a THE ROCHDALE COOPERATIVE
kSS SOCIETY will hold its quarterly meet
ing in ST. George Hall, No. $40 1ltn st. N. w.
TUESDAY, 10th inst, at O'Clock p. IN.
There should be large attendance OF mem.
bcrs who are housekeepers. Those who are
not in possession of the trade card and list
for the year ending April, 1888. eau Obtain
JOSEPH M. WILSON.
]. w. UARSHA, Pr side1t.
Secretary iy1S-2t
National Republican., 1887-07-19
FOR RENT---H0UsES

ESoR PENTHOUSE ROOMS. NO. 2jt d
ID ard Sd floor Pa. ave, 10 rooms, Nos. 3l7
and 3l9: oil in good order. Inquire of A.
GRAGEs, No. 62S Sd st. N. W. 6-25
YToR RENT TWO SMALL HOUSES -
IL cheap. Apply Dufy's Grocery, 40l X st.
w. 6-2O
JNOR RENT-A NUMBER OF NICE NEW
IL and S room brick houses with bay win
dows and all modern conveniences, on Capitol
Hill. at s25 and $50 per month. Apply TO
CHAS. A. SHIELDS, 1905 + st. n. W. 6-2O
National Republican., 1887-07-19

sssss OFFICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE AND
ny POTOMAC TELEPHONE COMPANY.
A dividend OF 81 25 per share will be pay
able on the 25th day Of July, 1887. to the stock
holders OF record at the close of business on
the 10Th Of July, 1887. at the office Of the treas
Irer of the company. No. 6l0 lsth 81. N. W.,
Washington, ID. G.
The transfer books will be closed from the
10th to the 25th Of July, inclusive.
SAMUEL NJ. BRYAN, President.
CHAS. @. BEEBE. Treasurer.
WASHINGTON, d. c., July II, 1881. iylh.0t
National Republican., 1887-07-19
EDUCATIONAL,

- from Washington. school Of the high.
est order for boys. Military system. Every
modern appliance for study and recreation.
Steam, gas, hot and cold water. Large gym.
naslum. Thorough preparation for college or
business. Boys Of any age received, Send for
catalogue. LOT q, BISHOP, Headmaster.
iell-tanl0
National Republican., 1887-07-19
W .4NTED---HELp.

WY IANTED-A WHITE WOMAN TO WASH
w and cook for small family. Apply. at
40 G 81. S. L. 2-2l
National Republican., 1887-07-19
FANS
LADIES' VESTS.

We make our Ladies' Ribbed Lisle
Vests-usual price IS cents-at 60
cents.
National Republican., 1887-07-19

Extra copy mailed free to party securing the
too. Postage paid,
National Republican., 1887-07-19

ToR sALE-A SUBURBAN LOT LOCATED
IL ON the west side of 18th st. extended, 50
feet front, In 8, p. Browns sub OF Mount Pleas.
ant; stately oaks on lot, can remain without
made. EDWARD b. FOX, 1921 f st. N. w.
National Republican., 1887-07-19

cprle copies for one year..,..,.,...... =. Tt
nnbs Of ten for one year or clubs or hye TOT 49, 80,
National Republican., 1887-07-19

which includes the contest Of the nert presaontia
Election,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-07-20
How TO Save Our Boys.

The following is n leafiet sent out in Michi-
gan during the recent campaign. High-il.
cense advocates are respectfully asked to
read it, and see If they can get any consola'
tion out Of their pet Notwithstanding short
of total prohibition will prevent many more
boys from going the same road:
Mother "Our boy is out late nights"
Father. ''Well. we must tax the saloons $50
NJ. Husband, l believe John drinks"
F. ave must put up that tax to SlOO."
NJ. "My dear husband, our boy is being
ruined"
F. TRY 'cm awhile at $780,"
NJ "Omy God my boy came home drunk v
+. "Well. well, we must make 1t $780,"
NJ. "Just think, William, our boy Is in
jail"
+. "I'n fix these saloons. Tax 'em $780,"
NJ. My poor child is confirmed drunk
ard"
F. "Up with that tax, and make it $780,
NJ. "Our once noble boy is Il wreck"
+. "Now will stop 'em; make 1t 5000"
NJ. 1--WE carried our poor boy to drunk
ards grave day
F. "Weli, 1 declare, we must regulate this
traffic; we ought to have made that tax
SlU0O.'
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-07-20
The One.HOrse Farmer.

How does the following article from an cx-
change suit our farmers? Is IL true, or not
The one-horse farmer has lifelong ambition
10 gain reputation for wearing q dirty shirt.
He will alarm the neighborS by getting up
two hours before day, then sit around and
not go to work until after sunrise.
He will ride around Il week looking for S2
hog.
He will complain of hard times. then tear
his pants climbing fence where gate
ought to be-
He will pay three dollars for new bride,
then let the calf chew it TO pieces before Sun
day.
He will get all his neighbors to help in get
ting the COW out of the bog, then let her die
for want Of attention.
Stock will get in and destroy his crop at q
place in the fence that he has been putting OIL
fixing for six months
he will strain his back lifting something to
show how strong he Is.
He will talk all day Sunday about what he
knows about farming, then ride around the
neighborhood Monday hunting seed potatoes.
He will 90 in his shirt sleeves on cold day
TO show how much he can stand, then return
homo ut night and occupy two-thirds OF the
fireplace until bed time.
He will ridicule the mechanism OF cotton
planter and go out and mash his thumb try
Ing to nail a board on the fence.
He will go to town on Saturday and come
back with fifty cents worth of coffee, paper
of pins, Il dollars worth Of chewing tobacco
and his belly full Of whiskey.
He is economical; economy Is his fort: he
will save ten cents worth of aXel grease and
ruin the spindle Of SO wagon.
He won't subscribe for a newspaper, but
will borrow his friends and forget to return
Iit.-Fdrme,'S lMauuzine.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-07-20
Haddon's SpeciaIties.-.Just Received

so pieces Swiss EmbroiderieS, in beautiful
patters, just received. r. NJ. Haddon & Co.
% pieces white "Linon DeAlencon." "Linon
cheapest and prettiest white goods of the seq.
son. r. NJ. Haddon Co. 5-4
10 pieces plaid Indian lawns, entirely new
just received. r. NJ. Haddon & Co, 54
10 pieces Spanish Oriental lace houncing,
just received. r. NJ. Haddon & Co. 81
10 dozen ladies' fawn-colored "Mileruse''
silk gloves, the prettiest goods we have shown
this season. +. NJ. Hnddon i Co. 81
Millinery novelties. Some entirely new
shapes and trimmings 10 suit will be shown
thls week. Il. NJ. Haddon & Co. 81
so dozen ladies' handkerchiefs. The best
l0c. handkerchiefS we have ever offered can
now be seen at r. NJ. Haddon & Co.'S. 81
30 dozen ladies' and misses hose, beautiful
light weight goods for summer, just received.
r. NJ. Haddon & Co. 81
Is dozen ladies Isle thread gloves. We
would call special attention to our CSC. Isle
thread gloves-would he cheap at IS cents. To
arrive this week. II. NJ Haddon 4 Co. ga
50 paraSols, just received. Now is the time
to get real bargain in this line. K. NJ. Had
don Il Co. 5-4
Nottingham lace and scrim curtains. Two
II drapery and curtains at r. NJ. Hadd0n &
Cos. 4-13
Fine black satin parasols trimmed with
black lace at cost. VIM. L. Bell.
Fine black surah silk parasols at cost. VIM.
+. Bell.
DeBruxell'S snitings In cream and blue at
12Lc. worth 20c. and 25c. VIM. +. Bell
White stripe pique at 6Ac. worth Sc. VIM.
e. Bell.
Fine satin fans at 25c. Sc. and SIC. worth S5c.
soc. and 75c. VIM. L. Bell.
Latest improved eye glasses and spectacles
for sale by p. B. Speed. 40
highlands lightning healing powder. guar
anteed to cure scratches, Quitter, cracked fit
locks, and all sores that q horse may be liable
to have, or money cheertuly refunded by
2. B. Speed. 2-l6
Most any article, likely to be wanted, in the
drug line can be found at P B. Speed. 2-18
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-07-20
p. Rosenberg IL Co.'S Locals.

Scersucker coats and vests for sl.5O.
Rosenberg & Co. 54
Straw hats-the latest styles. P. Rosenberg
S Co. 5-4
75olpacca coats, from $500 TO $50, worth
from $500 to S..5n. i. Rosenberg u 20. Oh
lot white vests at Sl.0O, worth $50. P.
Rosenberg " Co. D..
IF you wish ow-quarter now shoes at Sl.29
worth S!.T5 call Oh p. Rosenberg Il Co. Oh
Best figured lawns at cents. P. Rosenberg
4 Co. 5-l
Cheapest line OF Indian linens and Victoria
lawn, ut Z. Rosenberg " 90. 5-l
Ii sou wish good unlaundried shirt from
50 cents to slOU call on 2. Rosenberg u Co. OIL
4 large lot OF ladies' opera slippers: size "a
reduced from Sl.0O to 70 cents. T. RosenoerS
& Co. G-15
\ fresh lot of "AIay Leo smoking tobacco
at p. Rosenberg & Co.'S. 6-l5
Colored lawns at SIC. worth &C. "m' Z.
Bell.
Great cut on sateens. Call and secure BAR
gain in these goods. VIM. e. Bell.
Never before has such bargains been oliereo
in Abbevile as you will lind or my bargain
counter VIM. L. Bell.
Ladies opera slippers al &c and Sl.o) worta
Sl.90 and Sl.25. Wm. (, Se..'
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-07-20
FAIR HARVARD.
A Bad Showins.-.NO Place for Poor
and Good Boys.

OF the Harvard graduating class OF 236, nine
ranked over 80, forty-six between 20 and 81
and sixty. four between 20 and 80, making one
hundred and nineteen or bare majority who
ranked over 20. This would be considered
not very creditable showing for a grammar
school fitting for highschool, or for the high
school itself under the e1acting discipline OF
our city schools. These figures afford the
only proper commentary upon the boast OF
Prof Palmer at commencement dinner, as
follows:
''Should you meet poor boy, do not rashly
advise him to come to Harvard College. II
he is q good boy, docile, worthy-and COM
mon-place. advise him to 60 somewhere else.
But il you encounter poor boy OF eager,
aggressive mind, who loves knowlege, who Is
capable Of feeling the enjoyment OF strug-
Cling with multitude and making his mer-
It's known, let him understand that Harvard
is expressly constituted for such as he."
Prof. Palmer gave some statistics OF the e4-
penditures of the class, showing that one
fourth spend between $500 and 5000 a year,
one-fourth between $3.50 and 1915, and one
fourth ranging from this point up to 8, ,2OO
year. The professor hoped parents would tx
the students allowance, and "every dollar
over 81 200 was dollar of danger" If ne was
able to live closely. carefully and with due
regard to all he requires he may easily &C
compli>h 1t between $500 and 500. He laid
stress upon the fact that $4,000 is annually
distributed among the students In scholar
ships, gratuittes and prizes.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-07-20
Will You Remember?

Whateer the futune may unfold,
Whate'er the word Times pen may write,
Although We two should drift apart
And all our bright day ends in night,
Will you remembers
You say that you will never change,
That you'll be ever true; and yet
We cannot see the journeys end,
And 1t is easier to forget
Than to remember.
o, when the cares Of life press hard.
With heart and brain In need Of rest,
Then shall lay my weary head
In peace upon your weary breast!
VIII you remember?
When wrinkles mar my once fair brow,
And when my dark hair fades to white,
Then will You love me just the same
AS when my youthful eyes were bright?
VIII you remember?
The stars shine clearly DER as now,
The SKY above Is fair, serene,
But In the temptest and the storm
Can / upon your strong arm lean?
VIII you remember?
All, shall we ever live to know
That time but strengthens love like ours
In that bright land, the stars beyond,
Amid everlasting flowers
Shall we remember?
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-07-20
Real Estate Transfers.

F. A. Buchanan to Miss. Emma F. White,
1870 acres, End township, 81 $40, June IA, 1887,
bonded by lands OF j. J. Cooper, Martha M.
Buchanan, Mrs. Lucy A. Buchanan and 9TH
ers.
F. A. Buchanan to G. D. Buchanan, 300
acres, End township. $500, June IA, 1897,
bounded by Joseph Major. ]. R. Buchanan,
w. II. Buchanan, B. D. Verell and others.
j. Z. Klugh, Master, land of Rhoda Brown,
s25 April 4, 1887, bounded by Charles Fair, {.
& @. Railroad.
Mary H. Jones to VIM. G. Watson, III acres,
l4th township, s535.32, March 25 1887, bounded
by lands Of John Arnold, estate OF Jas. +.
Allen, Isaac Carlisle and others.
]. q. Adams to j. F. Walker, S3 80-l0O acres,
s6S8.S0, November %, 1887, bounded by lands
OF Thomas Cheatham, deceased. Z. w. XII
nard and others.
F. A. Buchanan to Mrs. Rebecca A. Buchan-
an. 2l5 acres. End township, $l.ToO. June IA,
lands of David Aiken, Mrs. White, Mrs.
Huchison, j. ]. Cooper and Others
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-07-20
The Negroes In Abbeville.
NetUs and Courier.

The anonymous correspondent of Northern
newspapers Is always busy. He Is paid oy
the column, and he leeds his mills with the
kind Of corn they are used to grinding III
one-half the stories that he has told about the
unhappy condition OF the negroes In this
State were true, and II there had been half
the number of exoduses that he has recorded,
South Carolina would now be vast cemetery,
and there wonld be few darkies left here TO
till the soil.
The NetDs and Courier recently published o
letter from NeO York Sun, which purported
to give an unlrejudiced account Of the ILL
treatment Of the negroes in Aobeville Coun-
ty. Several specific cases were referred to, in
which II was alleged that the negro had been
deprived OF his rights under the law. The
A6beviue Press ana Banner says that there Is
"vllle County" and that they "are better
treated and have less cause OF complaint
"than ever before"
The Abbeviue Mdeium shows, by an appeal
been no decrease in the colored population OF
South Carolina, and that, therefore, there
could not have been any considerable exodus
of the negroes from this State. The Medium.
goes further, and, taking up the charges OF
the Sum correspondent one BY one, disproyes
them by easily ascertained facts. In regard
to the hypothetical cases invented by the Sun
correspondent, the Medium proves, by a re-
sort to the records OF the Court, that there
was not the slightest evidence to sustain the
charges that have been made against the
good name OF Abbeville County, and asserts,
with perfect confidence, that, taking every
"thing into consideration, our people have
"done we'll. We have good laws, upright
Judges, faithful officers. and 'ife, liberty and
"'property' are secure"
The Press and Banner and the Medium have
no desire to excuse the shortcomings OF the
Courts. Their plain and honest statements as
to the condition Of the negroes in Abbeville
County are certainly more worthy Of belief
than the wild rawlings OF unprincipled alarm
lists who masquerade in distant prints under
anonymous signatures